Charles P. Shane

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Charles P. Shane

also known as Charlie Shane

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +4 more

755 Winslow Way East, Suite 207, Bainbridge Island, WA

About Charles

Biography

Resolving Family Matters with Heart and Strategy.

Your Advocate in Every Chapter of Family Law.

Smart Strategies for Equitable Spousal Support.

Protecting What Matters Most—Your Children.

Ensuring Fair Support for Your Child’s Future.

Smart Legal Solutions for Life’s Toughest Transitions.

Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Safety.

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle—We’ll Help You Move Forward Peacefully.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Family 10%

Custody disputes. Divorce. Legal separation. Domestic violence. Contempt. Parenting plan and child support enforcement. Property division and maintenance enforcement. Family law issue consultations.

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 3%

3%
Alimony 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 19 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2007

Former Member - Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC

755 Winslow Way East, Suite 207, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

CharlieShane.com

Charles P. Shane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

141 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Dave | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Legal Separation With Children

I was referred to Charlie Shane through my employer. My wife and I had agreed on a settlement beforehand, so it was non-confrontational, which is what we both wanted, especially for our children. Charlie and I were able to work everything over e-mail primarily, with phone support, for a flat fee. ...Then we met at the courthouse to finalize it in front of a judge. I highly recommend Charlie if you need to hire a family lawyer.

Posted by Ray | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

Charlie was my attorney during a recent divorce. During the several month time period prior to mediation, Charlie was communicative and informative. I felt like my questions were all answered and I had clear expectations of the go-forward path. We settled via mediation. Charlie reflected experien...ce and polish in the proceedings. On numerous occasions during the morning, Charlie gave advice that steered me in the right direction towards a fair, cost-controlled divorce settlement. I highly recommend Charlie's services!

Posted by Kaleen | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer with heart

Mr. Shane's concern and determination to keep my kids safe was a number one priority. He and his staff were easy to work with, easy to reach, and fast to respond. He was flexible with my financial needs and donated much time, and ultimately succeeded at trial. I'm a single mom teacher who needed l...egal help and Mr. Shane was there through the whole process and made everything ok. He is compassionate to clients and will fight for them in court.

Posted by Benjamin | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Child Custody Dispute

Mr. Shane was very helpful in my child custody case. He informed me of various courses of action and filed all of the appropriate paperwork with the courts. His office was very easy to communicate with and kept me aware of important dates and information that the courts required. He personally rep...resented me at trial and the judge was very satisfied with his paperwork and presentation of the case. Thanks to Mr. Shane I was able to get full custody of my son and ensure that he is in a safe environment. The case took a significant amount of time and effort, including filing temporary orders, calculating child support, sending discovery, and presenting proposed final orders. I was very pleased with Mr. Shane personally, he was easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He charged a very reasonable rate for the quality of service he provided. If I am in need of family law services in the future I will certainly use Charlie again.

Posted by Amy | December 07, 2015

Real person, as well as a lawyer, that is more helpful and understanding than most friends... U R more than just a case to him!

Looking for any legal guidance and/or representation has always made me feel as though I was being judged; sized up based on my case. Will they make enough from me to made it worth their wild to deal with MY troubles? I talked to may lawyers and did not feel like they wanted to help unless they did i...t their way, got paid upfront ( thousands, NOW ), and none of my financial, emotional, nor physical well being mattered to them. Not their problem unless I can afford it to be. Then I got to Charlie Shane on my list, I experienced a different kind of lawyer right off the bat... a real person who cared. Charlie has been extremely understanding of how overwhelmed I got while trying to figure out my legal papers and what I needed to be doing with them. He gave me great encouragement and broke it all down for me to understand what to do and why. Being able to talk to a lawyer that has my financial situation in mind is more than just rare, Charlie works hard on keeping the cost as affordable as possible while taking the time necessary to make sure everything is done the best way possible, and that I felt comfortable and prepared for my next step. If you are looking for a lawyer that is welcoming, friendly, has your best interest in mind and is not just trying to get through another case, I strongly recommend contacting Mr. Shane.... but you'll end up calling him Charlie soon too. Thanks Charlie for helping me though this hard time in my life!

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Charles P. Shane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sam Tang

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is someone I consider a close friend. He is very hard working and knowledgeable. You would be very wise to hire Charlie as your attorney. He is very savvy and a quick thinker."

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Peter Trombadore

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie and I worked together on a multi-jurisdictional child kidnapping matter enforced under the UCCJEA. He received the best result possible for our client at a reasonable cost and I strongly endorse him."

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Megan James

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the opportunity to begin my legal career at Mr. Shane's firm. Mr. Shane has a broad understanding of family law matters. He does excellent work for all of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve the best results possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone searching for a family law attorney."

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Cynthia Hill

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity and privledge to observe Mr. Shane on a relative's family matter. I am a licensed attorney in another state and practice family law. I was impressed with his knowledge, his positive approach when faced with difficult issues, and his perseverance for his client. I would highly recommend him in any family law matter. Additionally, he provides a reasonable fee structure"

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Ruby Swiney

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Shane on a large number of cases covering a variety of complex issues. Mr. Shane works extremely hard for the best interests of his clients. He has a great depth of knowledge and legal understanding and does excellent work. I am privileged to be a part of Mr. Shane's firm."

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David Church

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is a great attorney. He fights for his clients' rights and gets the best results possible. I feel comfortable referring anyone to Charlie."

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Minh Tran

Litigation lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is a great asset in the legal community. His legal knowledge and experience in litigation makes him a great resource. I have personally worked with Charlie on several cases, and I am extremely impressed with his methods. I would recommend any client to Charlie and feel confident about it."

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Jeremy Roller

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlie was opposing counsel on a contentious arbitration. He conducted himself very professionally and courteously. We were able to resolve the matter by settlement."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Ten for Client Satisfaction, Washington State, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC

2006 - 2010

Associate, Litster Frost Lawyers

2004 - 2006

Associate, Micheau and Associates

2003 - 2004

Attorney, DGP Inc. and Ramac Inc.

Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2002

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Brigham Young University- Provo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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